HALTWHISTLE'S return to the Northern Alliance resulted in three points. Jubilee had been pegged back twice by Cramlington Town in their opening game of their Division Two campaign, but returned west with maximum points after securing a 3-2 victory
A SIX-GOAL thriller in the rain saw Prudhoe YC Seniors start their Northern Alliance Division One campaign with a 3-3 draw at Bedlington. But despite being 2-0 down at half time, the red and blacks were unlucky not to leave Bedlington Community
A TRADITIONAL village show which continues to grow each year is celebrating reaching its 10th anniversary. Horsley Village Show is held in the Lion and Lamb pub this Saturday starting at midday. One of the organisers, Hazel Holliday, said: “The
THE inaugural Northumberland Classic Vehicle Show has been cancelled due to the weather. Due to take place at Tynedale Rugby Club, in Corbridge, for the first time on Sunday, organisers Mark Woodward Classic Events have been forced to cancel due
VIDEO footage of dogs and puppies living in cramped conditions was shown to magistrates this week during an animal cruelty case. The video, taken by the RSPCA, showed dozens of animals living in cramped conditions in a conservatory and kennel block
STUDENTS across Tynedale will be opening envelopes to reveal their grades this morning as the long wait for A-level results comes to an end. Most schools open their doors at around 8am so students can find out their grades for A-Level exams they
PRODUCTS made out of scrap material by a charity shop volunteer have a global appeal. For a cushion produced by Dru Ellis (79), of Hexham, was snapped up at the town’s Relate charity shop, in which she volunteers, by a visitor from Texas. Since
RESIDENTS are celebrating after a controverisal application to build 20 new homes was refused by councillors. The proposals for a further development in Humshaugh were submitted by Duchy Homes as an extension to the current 21 homes at the Chester
A POPULAR cafe that was devastated by a fire looks set to rise from the ashes. Hartside Cafe near Alston was a popular spot for bikers and other motorists for decades before it was destroyed by a blaze in March, 2018. In November last year,
PREPARATIONS are already under way for celebration events to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The town of Prudhoe plans to go big with their event to mark the date, with a family party. Next year’s early May bank holiday will be moved back
A CANCER charity has invested a significant sum of money into the North-East for the second time this year. Macmillan Cancer Support has allocated £225,000 to fund three chemotherapy support assistants. The move is aimed at improving the experience
AS part of a £500m investment in the Northern rail network, an old Pacer train which had travelled more than three million miles has been taken off the tracks. Rail operator Northern has committed to introducing 101 brand new trains and retiring
A MAN has been charged with criminal damage and assault in relation to an incident with a saw. John Storey (30) of Bradley Road, West Wylam, was arrested after police were called to an address on the street at 8.15pm last Thursday, where there had
THE commitment of volunteers during a rural crime operation has been praised by the police. More than 120 volunteers supported police officers and staff across the North of England as part of an ongoing clampdown on rural crime. Operation Checkpoint
AFTER claiming life in the North-East has gone backwards in the past 15 years, a woman has stepped into politics to try to help boost the economy. Keller Fong, or Xu Fang to give her Chinese name, was announced as the Brexit Party’s parliamentary
THE rain may have spoiled their big day, but villagers still congregated to show community spirit was alive and kicking. The wet weather of last week forced the cancellation of the 160th Slaley Show at the weekend, with the show field unfit as it
AN international research project on the English language is specifically targeting people living in the Tyne Valley. Mirjam Schmalz, of the University of Zurich, in Switzerland, and Sandra Jansen, of the University of Paderborn, in Germany, have
A SURPRISE party thrown by her two great nieces was a special treat for one Newbrough resident who reached her landmark 100th birthday. Phyllis Brown was shocked to be surrounded by friends and family when she went out for a birthday meal at Hexham
